Does anyone have a formula for estimating battery life of a lipo? For example, I am looking to take fixed data and calculate run time for a particular battery.

I want to take known values of say a 2000 MAH, say 12.5 Volts and 15 amps and convert that into a straight line run time, and then to beable to plug in values later such as for a bigger battery or lighter or heavier current loads to give me a guest-a-mint run time of say a 2400 MAH battery, or what ever. A good way to view what I want to do is judge by my mood. If I know I just want an easy relaxing 1/2 throttle flight, I plug in the approx values, and at the same time if I want to run full power for the full flight (Aerobatics, 3D, Hanging on the Prop, or what ever), then I plug in the higher current values.

I hope I am not trying to make something complicated that is simple, but it seems like it should be simple math that could be plugged into a spreadsheet for quick references.

You have to know the amp draw for a flight (on average). Below is a table that takes the pack to cutoff (not advised, shoot for 20% "LEFT IN THE THANK"). Just looks up the size of battery you are using and the average amp draw to determine run time.

It's an Excel file that if you would like it just send me a personal email and I will send you the file.